Day 2: Tarte

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"In my years-long search for a high performing toxin-free mascara (hey, a girl can dream), I recently stumbled across this lash enhancer. And while at first consideration I was skeptical (i.e. reluctant to add another step to my increasingly complicated beauty routine—eye cream, primer, what?), the promise of long, lush lashes ultimately won me over. Now, I actually look forward to my nightly ritual of painting my lash line with this ultra rich (and all-natch!) oil. It definitely feels luxurious, and the results are almost immediate. I may not have any need for that elusive mascara after another few weeks." —Charlotte Herrold, associate fashion editor Tarte MultiplEYE Lash Enhancer ($86), at sephora.ca. The 10 best beauty investments to make now

Day 6: Viktor & Rolf

“What better way to entice than with a casual (read: cheeky) flip of the hair? Make twice the trouble with a gloriously scented mane.” –Brittany Boyd-Pyman, intern Victor & Rolf Flowerbomb Hair Mist ($56), at sephora.ca. The most soothing hair products 10 essential red lipsticks for the holidays

Day 8: Dior

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"This is the fragrance I've been waiting for my whole life; it's spicy, and reminds me of root beer cola, which may not seem enticing enough to want to smell like, but I promise, you'll be hooked. I only wear it in the winter so I'll be gifting myself this beautiful bottle again this Christmas. (This one's just for me, I'd feel weird about sharing my signature scent!)" —Ava Baccari, assistant editor Dior Hypnotic Poison ($82 for 1.7 oz), at Dior beauty counters. The best holiday fragrance gift ideas

Day 9: Foreo

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“Attain goddess-like skin at the touch of a button. This pretty little gadget boasts up to 8,000 pulsations per minute to unclog stubborn pores, giving you the most effective deep-cleansing treatment. The best part? Replacement brush heads are now a thing of the past.” —Paris Palcit, intern Foreo LUNA for Sensitive/Normal Skin ($229), at foreo.com. Get camera-ready for the holidays

Day 10: La Mer

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"I use this pressed powder disguised as an objet d’art to emphasize cheekbones, eyebrow arches and the bridge of the nose."—Vanessa Craft, beauty director Crème de la Mer The Illuminating Powder ($110), at Holt Renfrew, holtrenfrew.com. Beauty stocking stuffers: The 10 best mascaras

Day 12: Marchesa

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"I'd be so happy to find this gorgeous Marchesa fragrance in my stocking on December 25th. With notes of freesia, violet, lotus, jasmine and orange held together by a crystal-encrusted bottle, I know I've found my new signature scent. Now if only I could convince my BFF to get it for me…" —Sarah Thompson, web producer Marchesa Parfum D’Extase ($102 for 1.7 oz), at sephora.ca. The 11 most luxurious beauty products

Day 18: Jo Malone

“The best thing about this very pretty thing is that it’s not an explicitly “holiday” scent, so whoever is gifted this spicy, fruity candle can burn it throughout the winter and not feel like they’re having flashbacks to gingerbread-scented Christmas pasts.” —Sarah Laing, associate editor Jo Malone London Frosted Cherry & Clove Candle ($225), at holtrenfrew.com. Holiday Gift Guide 2014

Day 21: Jurlique

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“It was love at first spritz when I first tried this brumisateur. Restorative glasses of champagne aside, it will keep me feeling refreshed as I flit from holiday fête to fête and into the New Year.” —Brittany Boyd-Pyman, intern Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist ($42), at sephora.ca. The 10 best beauty investments to make now

Day 22: Dermalogica

"Wearing SPF under the eyes is one of the most important beauty decisions you can ever make. I slather this on to fight future age spots and benefit from the immediate illuminating effect." —Vanessa Craft, beauty director Dermalogica Total Eye Care SPF 15 ($60), at select skincare centres and spas nationwide. Turn up the glitz this season